Equal Rights
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Same-sex adoption becomes latest U.S. battleground over religious freedoms, equal rightsIn 2018, the City of Philadelphia terminated a contract with Catholic Social Services, citing discriminatory practices when it would not take requests from queer couples.Jun 14, 2020
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Out of the shadows: How an Alberta government minister is waging war on FGMIt seems like a problem from another place and time, but female genital mutilation is a very Canadian issue, according to an Alberta government minister and a human rights journalist who are joining forces.CanadaNov 28, 2019
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Liberals restore, update program to support equality rights court battlesThe Liberal government is restoring and modernizing a program that gives financial support to those mounting expensive legal battles to clarify and protect their language and equality rights in court.CanadaFeb 7, 2017
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Joe Biden to launch equal-rights foundationThe Biden Foundation will work to advance priorities including cancer research, military families and preventing violence against women.PoliticsFeb 1, 2017
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Moncton Pride Parade continues to growDowntown Moncton's Main Street was packed with people Saturday afternoon as the River of Pride Parade rolled through the City's centre.CanadaAug 20, 2016
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Woman says she was harassed in Walmart bathroom after being mistaken as transgenderAimee Toms was washing her hands in the bathroom when a stranger told her, "You're disgusting, you need to leave."WorldMay 19, 2016
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‘It’s about time’: New Brunswick to institute advisory body on women’s issues"It was very exciting to be sitting there today and have the premier announce that there will be a new act that will govern the women's council in the province of New Brunswick."PoliticsMay 17, 2016
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Day of Pink aims to end bullying and discriminationApril 8 is the Day of Pink, when people around the world are encouraged to wear pink to draw attention to bullying and discrimination.CanadaApr 8, 2015
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Alberta’s Wildrose party rolls back on statement affirming equal rights for allThe party voted to go with the current policy definition, which broadly promises to "recognize that Albertans have equal rights, privileges and responsibilities."PoliticsNov 15, 2014
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